I love the feeling of fresh air on my face and the wind blowing through my hair. Everybody wants to have smooth, shiny, long hair. In order to get this, you will have to invest your time and take good care of your hair. But because of the busy schedule, daily stress, improper lifestyle, irregular sleep patterns and pollution we are unable to maintain our hair. This leads to hair fall, growth of immature hair, dandruff, graying of hair, split ends and many more problems.
In order to get long, healthy and shiny hair we need to provide nutrients to the hair follicles through our scalp in order to boost the hair growth process and solve all types of hair problems.
I have listed top 5 easy home remedies with very few ingredients through which you can boost your hair growth.
HOME REMEDIES
While using any of the remedy or even while applying hair oil always massage your scalp slowly and gently in circular motion for at least 5 minutes. By doing this you are transferring all the nutrients into the hair follicles through the scalp. This will help in cell growth which leads to growth of healthy and long hair.
1. Rice water
PLAIN RICE WATER
METHOD OF PREPARATION
- Take 2 tablespoon of uncooked rice in a bowl. You can use any rice of your choice like organic rice, inorganic rice, brown rice or white rice.
- Now wash that rice thoroughly. Make sure there is no dirt remaining.
- Now add 2 cups of water in that bowl of rice.
- Gently scrub the rice using your finger. This will help all the nutrients to seep out of the rice into the water. Carry out this scrubbing for at least 2 minutes.
- Now leave the mixture for 30 minutes. That would be enough time for all the nutrient to get into the water.
- Now strain the mixture and your plain rice water is ready.
FERMENTED RICE WATER
METHOD OF PREPARATION
- First carry out the procedure of plain rice water.
- Now take any air tight container like glass jars or Tupperware boxes, etc.
- Add the plain rice water in the container along with the rice.
- Close the lid of the container and give it a shake for at least 2-3 minutes.
- Keep the container at room temperature for at least 24 hours.
- After 24 hours open the lid and add a few drops of essential oil or few pieces of grated orange peel. This step will help reduce the pungent odor of the rice water due to fermentation.
- Now keep that container in fridge. This will stop the fermentation process.
- Strain the rice water and now your fermented rice water is ready.
TIPS
- You can store the fermented rice water for not more than 2 days.
- Fermented rice water is better than plain rice water because it has more nutrients, antioxidants, minerals and it is more effective.
- Fermented rice water is a very acidic solution. So, make sure before using fermented rice water add a few amount of plain water in that mixture and then apply it to your scalp.
- You can apply rice water only twice in a week.
APPLICATION
- There are many ways through which you can apply rice water. I will mention the one which I find it more convenient and effective from my personal experience.
- Before starting, brush your hair thoroughly. Make sure no knots or tangles are left.
- Now apply the plain rice water / fermented rice water entirely to your hair including the scalp.
- Massage your scalp gently for 5 minutes. This will help the rice water to get entirely into your scalp.
- Once you are done wait for 20-25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes you can wash your hair with warm water.
- Then you can carry out your normal hair routine.
BENEFITS
- Promotes healthy hair growth
- Increases shine
- Makes it stronger
- Makes hair smoother
- Detangles the hair
2. Onion juice
METHOD OF PREPARATION
- Peel two medium sized onion.
- Cut them into cubes.
- Add the onion cubes into a blender and blend them into a smooth paste.
- Using a strainer or a cheesecloth, squeeze out the juice as much as possible.
- Now your onion juice is ready.
APPLICATION
- Simply soak a cotton pad and dab the juice on your scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash it off. After that you can carry out your normal hair routine.
- Onion shampoo –
- Take 2 tablespoon of any mild shampoo.
- Add 1 tablespoon of onion juice.
- Stir the whole mixture.
- Add 4+ drops of essential oil.
- Massage the shampoo on your scalp for 2-3 minutes.
- Leave it on for 1-2 minutes and then rinse off.
- Follow up with a conditioner or just rinse your hair.
TIPS
- Onion juice has a very pungent smell. Hence by using essential oil it will help to overcome the smell.
- Always use freshly prepared onion juice each time you use for better result.
- Although you can store the onion juice in the refrigerator for 5 days.
BENEFITS
- Promotes healthy and faster hair growth.
- Treats hair thinning
- Nourishes hair follicles.
- Dandruff remedy
- Prevent premature greying.
3. Onion hair oil
METHOD OF PREPARATION
- Chop two medium sized onions.
- Add them to the blender jar.
- Add 1 1/2 tsp coconut oil into the blender.
- Now blend the whole mixture into a smooth paste.
- Take a saucepan and pour the onion smooth paste into the pan.
- Now add equal quantity of coconut oil in the saucepan.
- Stir it well and simmer it on low flame for few minutes.
- When the onion paste starts to turn golden brown turn off the flame.
- Now let the oil cool down.
- After it has cooled down, take a cheesecloth and strain the oil through it.
- Transfer the oil to a clean air tight container.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
APPLICATION
- Massage the oil on your scalp for 5 minutes.
- Wait for 30 minutes and then you can wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
TIPS
- Onion has a very pungent smell hence add 6-7 drops of essential oil or lemon juice into the onion hair oil before applying it to your hair.
- You can store the onion hair oil for 4-6 weeks.
- For faster result apply the oil twice a week.
- If your hair smells because of the pungent odor even after washing it with a shampoo then rinse it with apple cider or dilute lemon juice.
BENEFITS
- Boost growth
- Reverse premature greying
- Nourish hair follicles.
- Prevents hair fall.
4. Aloe Vera hair oil
METHOD OF PREPARATION
- Cut a fresh organic Aloe Vera leaf
- Keep it at a rest for 10-15 minutes, so that the yellow resin drains out.
- Now wash the Aloe Vera leaf thoroughly.
- Cut out the edges of the leaf.
- Chop the leaf into small cubes and add them into the blender jar.
- Blend everything into a smooth paste.
- Take a saucepan and pour out the smooth Aloe Vera paste into the pan.
- Now add equal quantity of coconut oil into the saucepan.
- Simmer it on low flame for few minutes.
- As soon as the Aloe Vera starts to clump turn off the flame.
- Now let it cool down
- Ater the oil has cooled down, take a cheesecloth and strain the oil through it.
- Transfer the oil to a clean air tight container.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
APPLICATION
- Massage the oil on your scalp for 5 minutes.
- Wait for 2 hour or leave it overnight and then you can wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
TIPS
- You can store the Aloe Vera oil in a refrigerator for 2 months.
- For faster and better result apply the Aloe Vera oil twice a week.
BENEFITS
- Promotes growth
- Repair damaged hair
- Healthy scalp
- Smooth and shiny hair
5. Coconut oil with basil leaves
METHOD OF PREPATATION
- This is one of the most basic and simplest way. All you need to do is take a saucepan
- Add 2 tablespoon of coconut oil and 2-3 leaves of holy basil also known as Tulsi.
- Now warm the oil for 5 minutes in the saucepan before applying on the scalp.
TIPS AND APPLICATION
- For best result apply the oil twice a week.
- Massage the scalp for 5 min and then wait for at least 2 hours before washing it off.
- You can even keep it overnight and wash it off in the morning.
BENEFITS
- This process might seem quite simple but it is quite effective.
- Coconut oil helps promotes growth
- Increases hair volume.
So, these were the 5 easy home remedies which you could try easily at hone. Other than these methods there are various drinks which could also help in increasing your hair growth. If you are interested in knowing them then keep following our website. Try to maintain your hair with the help of these and as the saying goes like
‘Invest in your hair, it is the crown you never take it off.’
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Author : Dr. Easminara Shaikh
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